AAMI Intro to Pathology Unit 5 Latest Version Graded A

AAMI Intro to Pathology Unit 5 Latest Version Graded A where does the term neo come from? Greek what does plasm refer too in neoplasm? Formed Substance any new, abnormal growth of tissues which serves no useful purpose and may or may not be destructive. Neoplasm can the terms tumor and neoplasm be used interchangeably? Yes this word mean swelling Tumor the study of neoplasms or tumors. Oncology any substance classified as a cancer causing agent. Carcinogen what is another term for Carcinogen? Oncogen the process of the formation and development of a cancer. Carcinogenesis what is another term for Carcinogenesis? Oncogenesis a doctor specializing in the treatment of cancer. Oncologist a classification of a tumor based on the type of tissue from which the neoplasm develops. Histological what is another term for Histological Classification? Microscopic this type of classification is based upon the behavioral charectoristics of the tumor. Clinical what are the two clinical classifications? Benign, Malignant this tumor develops by expansive growth (from the center of the tumor, pushing surronding tissues aside without invading them) Benign this type of tumor does not recur after excision. Benign this type of tumor doesn't metastasize / migrate (spread) Benign this type of tumor doesn't cause excessive tissue destruction. Benign this type of tumor doesn't cause whole body damage. Benign this type of tumor doesn't kill except when so situated as to interfere with the function of vital organs. Benign the cells of this tumor closely resemble cells of tissue from which they develop. Benign this type of tumor develops by infiltrate growth (from the periphery of the tumor in slender strands that invade surronding tissues and may break off to be spread to other parts of the body or lymph.) Malignant this type of tumor tends to recur after excision / surgically removed. Malignant this type of tumor tend to metastasize / migrate